Bevvies, Bites & Hot Summer Nights
Summer nights should be savoured.
Join us for a delightful evening in the Kitchen Garden at The Leaf, where you'll immerse yourself in the world of herbs and heirloom veggies. Throughout the evening you can take part in guided garden tours, learn about what's growing in our Kitchen Garden, and savour the taste of authentic focaccia baked in our wood fire oven courtesy of Winnipeg Bread's Jared Ozuk. Each evening we will feature a performance by a local musician, adding a melodic touch to your garden experience. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or a food lover, this event promises to nourish your body and soul.
Included in your ticket:
- admission to the Kitchen Garden Experience
- admission to the biomes
- focaccia tasting
Cash Bar will be available.
Dates: July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: $32 + GST, Members receive 10% off program fees
Location: Kitchen Garden, Mediterranean Biome
Entertainment:
July 10: The Itay Gordon Quintet is a new group of five second-year students at the University of Manitoba. They aim to inform the straight-ahead jazz of the 1950s and '60s with modern sensibility and originality. The group consists of members Itay Gordon on the Trumpet, Kian Calinisan on the Alto Saxophone, Finn Hogan on the Guitar, Peter Olaleye on the Bass, and Jonas Martens on the Drums.
July 24: Alyssa and Dane, a dynamic musical duo, blend their talents seamlessly, offering a musical experience that spans genres and resonates with audiences of all ages. Whether performing heartfelt originals or reimagined classics, Alyssa and Dane deliver an unforgettable evening of music, perfect for any occasion.
Aug 7: Alyssa and Nathaniel first crossed paths in their roles as Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz" at Rainbow Stage. When they aren't captivating audiences in Winnipeg, Alyssa is enchanting crowds on one of the world's largest cruise ships while Nathaniel performs as the lead vocalist of the Love Letters. Together, they also lend their voices to the vibrant sounds of new band, Prairie Hearts.
Aug 21: Alyssa and Dane, a dynamic musical duo, blend their talents seamlessly, offering a musical experience that spans genres and resonates with audiences of all ages. Whether performing heartfelt originals or reimagined classics, Alyssa and Dane deliver an unforgettable evening of music, perfect for any occasion.
Facilitated in partnership with Winnipeg Bread
Jared Ozuk of Winnipeg Bread is a bread instructor with over 20 years of baking experience. He has worked in commercial bakeries and is a home baking enthusiast. His passion for bread is contagious and he loves passing that baking passion on to others. Jared specializes in artisan and sourdough bread, pizza, and sweet dough.
